Alpha extends its family of pole and ground mount enclosures with the introduction of the PMR (Pole Mount Rack) and GMR (Ground Mount Rack) enclosure series. These new enclosures are designed specifically to support outdoor applications where 19" rack mount, convection cooled equipment is used including fiber-to-the-home networks, wireless backhaul, Wi-Fi and WiMax.
"We are very excited to offer our customers reliable, cost effective enclosures and UPS systems for the quickly evolving fiber market," commented Paul Humphreys, Alpha Technologies VP of Marketing and Product Management.
The PMR-S2 pole mount enclosure has fourteen mounting spaces in a 19" rack and the GMR-S2 ground mount enclosure system has thirteen mounting spaces in a 19" rack. The PMR/GMR-S1 series is slightly smaller than the PMR/GMR S2 series and both accomodate eight mounting spaces. These enclosures support FTTx optical core processors for the last mile.
The enclosures accomodate Alpha's FlexNet 300W 48VDC uninterruptible power supply and a string of AlphaCell™ 85 GXL batteries, providing exceptional standby runtime. Additional features include thermostatically controlled 48 or 120VDC fan and heater options, adjustable 19" equipment racks and an AC service entrance.
A recent wireless installation involved 44 PMR-S2 series and 120 GMR-S2 series enclosures, with the potential for another 50 to be purchased. Alpha provided a complete system solution incorporating enclosures with a 19" swing rack (PMR), FlexNet 300W UPS, AC service, DC distribution, AlphaCell batteries, precast pad (GMR) and battery heater mats.
